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Indicud Review: The Return Of The Man On The Moon

The Cleveland native formally known as Scott Mescudi, or Kid Cudi as the
hip hop world knows him, has just released his newest album “Indicud”. Some
would say this is the third chapter of Cudi’s coveted Man on the Moon albums
but the artist himself noted that “Indicud” would be fashioned with a different
style than his freshmen and sophomore performances. This undoubtedly left some
fans wondering if they would still enjoy the unorthodox Cudi they had grown to
love.

I’ve been a fan of Kid Cudi since I heard “Day N’ Nite” and I absolutely
fell in love with his freshmen debut “Man on The Moon: The End of Day”, which
chronicled a man unique in his own right, a man on the moon aloof from the
world. It was relatable for me and those of us that aren’t as socially
competent as our peers.

Then Man on the Moon II dropped and it was much of the same but the second
chapter of the Man on the Moon was definitely traveling through a black hole.
It took on a much sinister version of the life that lives secluded with silence,
as Cudi’s dark thoughts contemplated their interior world mixed with riveting
bass and sonorous vocals. The production was absolutely gripping and
spellbinding.

Then we travel to “Indicud” and our Man on the Moon is in a much
different space than his counterparts. This man isn’t in as much contemplation
as before. Instead our new man is boasting about his eccentric personality while
he inspires himself and his listeners when “Unfuckwittable” drops after an
eerie introduction. I immediately understood that this man on the moon was in a
word content with himself as understood in one of my favorite songs, the
standout “Just the Way I Am.” The track opens with that classic intergalactic Cudi
sound, written with self examined lyrics but this time he recognizes he is
exactly what the title suggests and he’s perfectly okay with it. In fact he
welcomes it. Cudi becomes so enveloped with his new sense of awareness on his hit
single “Immortal” that he feels he is capable and ready to rule the night and
the world: “I can’t explain this sudden peace in my walk.” This fresher Cudi
has definitely reached new heights of self –assurance and confidence.

The new Kid Cudi is no longer stressing about how he fits in to the
norm. Instead, he chooses to forge his own lane and he’s driving full throttle
with a great many flavor of “Girls” featuring who else but
Too $hort, who is still showing us how to mack.

However, even with all the braggadocious antics this new man isn’t without digression,
going back to his wandering and pensive self when “Solo Dolo, Pt. II” featuring
Kendrick Lamar pops or “Lord of the Sad and Lonely” marches across the stage. The
triumph of the album is the way Kid Cudi owns who he is with upbeat and
bodacious tempos. The box he once felt himself to be stuck in is now marked
V.I.P Only and if you’re not with the posse then you’re just out of luck.

I personally like this revamped Kid Cudi; it’s always a good thing for
us reclusive souls to find peace and some sense of self-actualization. Kid Cudi
is now occupying a larger portion of the canvas to display his ever growing
artistry, not only musically but personally as well.Its great music to raise your hand and jam
to. It’s the type of music to lay back and contemplate man to man and man to
self relationships while floating away in thought. It’s the kind of music that
will help one understand themselves and adore who they are naturally. I implore
you to close your eyes and vibe to “Indicud” and walk with the Man on The
Moon.